Sleepless nights for Crayton, Reeves?

Many players, especially starters, struggle to get a full night’s sleep before a game. It stands to reason that that certainly could be the case tonight for a pair of young Cowboys — Patrick Crayton and Jacques Reeves.

With Terry Glenn out with a knee injury, Crayton will start at receiver Sunday night. Reeves, who grew up in Lancaster, about 20 minutes south of Dallas, will start at left corner if Terence Newman’s injured foot keeps him on the sideline.

But even if Newman does start, Reeves will see plenty of time as the nickel corner.

Crayton and Reeves have waited patiently for the chance to showcase their skills. Now comes the golden opportunity they’ve dreamed of. And with both set to become free agents at the end of this season, it couldn’t have come at a better time.

My guess is Crayton, who already is one of the best No. 3 receivers in the league, does just fine filling in for Glenn. Crayton will also return punts and serve as the team’s No. 3 quarterback.

Reeves, though, could be in for a long night. Whether he starts or just plays in nickel situations, the Giants are going to go after him, and it won’t be pretty if they get him matched up with the 6-foot-5 Plaxico Burress.